Speech Comparisons

Agenda:

• Logistical changes
• Make-up work now due Monday
• POL assignment now due 2/14
• MLK Figurative Language Assignment Review
• Gettysburg Address Comparison (see classroom assignment): http://www.pbs.org/video/1832543419/

Homework:

• Revisions
• "Gettysburg Address" comparison should be uploaded
• POL Worksheet due 2/14
• Vocab due before break

Analyzing MLK's Language

Agenda:

• Review of POL assignment
• MLK language analysis (partners)

Homework:

• Finished MLK language analysis due tomorrow
• POL assignment due Friday
• All resubmissions due Friday

MLK Speech

Agenda:

• Vocab warm up
• Review critical components of Public Speaking
• Watch for in MLK's "I have a Dream" Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

Homework:

• Work revisions due 2/10
• Vocab list due 2/17 (must be mastered on vocabulary.com by then)

Finish Intro

Agenda:

• Survey on classroom
• Vocabulary.com list while waiting
• Finish notes

Homework:

• Updates due 2/10
• Finish survey if arrived late
• vocab.com list due 2/13

Background to PS

Agenda:

• Review Chart
• Sample Speech
• Notes on the background to PS

Homework:

• Continue to work on any make-up work: due 2/10

Intro to Public Speaking: What Makes a Well-Presented Speech?

Agenda:

• Journal
• Film Clips (playlist on YT) Sample Texts:

• Braveheart
• Coach Carter
• Miss Teen USA
• UN Speech
• "The Measure of a Man"
• "Brooks was Here"
• Advertising Speech
• The Great Dictator
• Manhattan Melodrama

• Create Class Poster

Homework:

• Find a film clip that resonates with you and write a paragraph explaining what makes it a powerful example of public speaking.  (Submit via classroom)

POL Competition

POL in-class competition!